Dean Peters' Hot Take - There's More to be Said About the Instagram-ification of Product Management (with Dean Peters, Principal Consultant & Trainer @ Productside)
Jun 21, 2024
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Former opera singer turned product management leader, Dean Peters, discusses the Instagram-ification of product management, debunking myths and exploring the challenges faced by product managers in the industry
Dean Peters emphasizes the need to delve deeper into the root causes behind the 'Instagram-ification' trend in product management.
Effective leadership within product management teams is critical, with a focus on challenging assumptions, fostering long-term strategies, and leading by example.
Deep dives
Challenges to the Instagramification of Product Management
Dean Peters discusses the challenges faced in product management due to the 'Instagramification' trend. He addresses the need to dig deeper into the root causes behind the process and identifies three categories of individuals contributing to the situation. Peters emphasizes the importance of debunking three prevalent myths within the product community to address issues like self-loathing and imbalance in portrayals of success.
Diverse Influencers and Challenging Myths in Product Management
Peters delves into the influence of top A-listers like Marty Kagan, Melissa Perry, Ken Norton, and John Cutler in the product management community. He urges for a balanced perspective by showcasing the warts and practical challenges faced by individuals. Peters questions the industry's focus on success stories and calls for learning from failures to bring a more comprehensive understanding to the field.
Addressing Managerial Leadership Gaps in Product Management
Dean Peters highlights the critical need for effective leadership within product management teams. He critiques managers who lack leadership skills and outlines the detrimental impact of 'hippos,' 'zebras,' and 'ostriches' in managerial positions. Peters emphasizes the importance of leading by example, fostering long-term strategies, and challenging assumptions to drive positive change and create a more balanced and effective product management environment.
Dean Peters is a former opera singer turned product management leader, coach and educator who works with Productside to uplevel teams.
His hot take? That there's more to say about the Instagram-ification of product management, the root causes and contributory factors.
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